Bildredakteur

picture editor

noun BILD-re-dak-TOER Rare

Also means

photo editor

Usage Note

Bildredakteur selects and edits photographs for a publication or broadcast. The role involves sourcing images from agencies, negotiating rights, and ensuring visual consistency. Feminine form: Bildredakteurin.

Examples

"Der Bildredakteur wählte das eindrucksvollste Foto für die Titelseite aus."

Natural Translation

The picture editor chose the most striking photo for the front page.

Literal Translation

The picture-editor chose the most striking photo for the title-page out.

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